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Young Adam

2003Movie1 h 33 minR

DramaThriller
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic675.9Rotten Tomatoes62%49%

A relentlessly bleak, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

Movies with

Story

Everyone has a past. Everyone has a secret.

A young drifter working on a river barge disrupts his employers' lives while hiding the fact that he knows more about a dead woman found in the river than he admits.

Feels like

  • Melancholy Psychological Drama
  • Scottish Noir
  • Erotic Thriller
  • Class Conflict
  • Secrets and Betrayal
  • Bleak and Atmospheric
  • Character-Driven
  • Intense Performances
  • Moral Ambiguity

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
David Mackenzie
Written by
David Mackenzie, Alexander Trocchi
Produced by
Jeremy Thomas
Music by
David Byrne

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 26, 2003 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
September 26, 2003
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, France
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
17 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Young Adam?"

Questions about Young Adam

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Young Adam?

It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Young Adam worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Young Adam good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching Young Adam?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Was Young Adam a box office flop?

Budget$6 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 39% of its budget.